Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age % of. Nepal national anemia profile february 2017 revision. A systematic analysis of global anemia burden study reported that with a global prevalence of 32. The global prevalence of anemia is reported to be approximately 33%, and iron deficiency is the most common cause. Many different forms of anemia exist, and among these, iron deficiency anemia ida is the most widespread. In this issue of blood, kassebaum et al estimate that the global anemia prevalence in 2010 was 32. Gbd 2016 disease and injury incidence and prevalence collaborators. Anaemia is a global public health problem, with the world health organisation who estimating. This observation is a significant public health problem as anemia has direct effect on ones performance and productivity. Anemia epidemiology, pathophysiology, and etiology in low ncbi. Maternal mortality refers to deaths due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth. Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant. Prevalence of anemia, overweightobesity, and undiagnosed.
It is a major and global public health problem that affects maternal and child mortality, physical performance, and referral to healthcare professionals. Anaemia prevalence by country based on haemoglobin concentration. Sickle cell disease occurs more often among people from parts of the world where malaria is or was common. Anaemia was more prevalent in the age group 15 years 37. Based on a global prevalence of 2938% anemia among wra. The highest prevalence is in preschoolage children 47. Global anaemia prevalence and number of individuals affected who.
Anemia is a condition that is commonly seen in women, children, and. Children in countries across subsaharan africa suffer from high rates of anemia due to poverty and malnutrition. Health statistics and profile of india compiled by chrisy ngilneii, b. India carries a serious burden of anemia, obesity and malnutrition. Anemia in children under 5 years of age is a global public health problem. We examined the prevalence of anemia and its predictors among children under 5 years of age in arusha district, tanzania. Interactive charts and maps that rank anemia as a cause of death for every country in the world.
This occurs despite consumption of a diet that contains an equivalent amount of total dietary iron. Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age % of women ages 1549 from the world bank. However, another study in uganda found no significant difference in the prevalence of anaemia among hiv infected and uninfected children. Data learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. According to the worldwide prevalence of anaemia 19932005, who global database, more than 40% prevalence of anaemia is a severe public health problem and it should be taken care of. The figure below presents the total prevalence of anemia in the 16mm. Prevalence, causes, and use of interventions for anemia. An investment framework for meeting the global nutrition. Pdf prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia world health organization. India has the highest total prevalence of anemia at 39. Anemia death rate by country world life expectancy. In 12 countries of the world, 50% or more women of reproductive age have anemia.
Faststats is an official application from the centers for disease control and prevention s cdc national center for health statistics nchs and puts access to topicspecific statistics. Last year, india reported anaemia among 45 percent of its pregnant women the highest in the world even though there has been a fall of 12 percent in the last ten years, as indiaspend reported in september 2016. Database on anaemia anaemia prevalence by country based on haemoglobin concentration. The burden of malnutrition global nutrition report. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and adverse perinatal outcomes of anaemia among pregnant women in moshi municipal, northern tanzania. Prevalence of anaemia and malnutrition in adolescent girls. Factsheet nutrition, health and schoolchildren iron deficiency anaemia anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells and consequently their oxygencarrying capacity is insufficient to meet the bodys physiologic needs.
Iron deficiency anemia is among the world s most common deficiencies. In a large number of subsaharan african nations, more than 50% of the children above 5 years of age suffer from anemia. What is the global prevalence of sickle cell disease scd. This document may serve as a resource for estimating the baseline prevalence of anaemia in women of reproductive age, in working towards achieving the second global nutrition target 2025, a 50% reduction. This was a followup study conducted from october 20 to june 2015. Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among pregnant. The global prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy is estimated to be approximately 41. Children younger than age 5 years still have the highest prevalence of, and the most severe, anemia and had rising prevalence in contrast to the overall trend and findings from other reports. In pregnant women, global prevalence has decreased only slightly from 41. Full text prevalence and predictors of anemia among. A study of national primary care database for italy, belgium, germany, and spain determined that annual incidence rates of iron deficiency anemiai ranged from 7. Anaemia affects roughly a third of the world s population. Likely rationalization to the high prevalence of anemia among multiparous women.
Despite the public health significance of anaemia in african children, its broader and often preventable risk factors remain largely under described. In two studies conducted in uganda, the prevalence of anaemia among hiv infected children ranged from 85 to 91. Random sampling technique was used to identify 436 children aged 659 months. Anemia is a worldwide public health issue affecting approximately 1. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in the united states stands at around %, which is lower than the worlds average of 33%. Anaemia prevalence in girls and women aged 15 to 49 remains high at 32. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia report on the global estimates on anaemia. India tops the list of nations with most anaemic women and. It is fact that anemia is worldwide disease even though women and underfive children are mostly affected by anemia. Anemia prevalence nears 40% in india verdict hospital. Anemia, meaning lack of blood, is a decrease in number of red blood cells rbcs or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. According to who classification the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in this study was a. Anaemia in pregnancy is a public health problem in developing countries.
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age % of women ages 1549 world health organization, global health observatory data repository world health statistics. Even if anemia is a worldwide public health problem affecting numerous people in all age groups, particularly the burden of the problem is higher among pregnant women. Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children. World health organization 20, avenue appia ch1211 geneva 27 switzerland fax. A new study provides updated information on the prevalence and causes of anemia, as well as possible interventions. The main causes of anemia worldwide were attributable to 3 syndromes. In ethiopia, adolescent girls are more vulnerable to anemia because of gender norms can leave girls disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, increased iron requirements related to their rapid growth, and menstrual loss. Tanzania national anemia profile february 2017 revision. The database on anaemia includes data by country on prevalence of anaemia and mean haemoglobin concentrations.
In the present study, the prevalence of anemia was lower than in previous studies. Anaemia affects roughly a third of the worlds population. Some women are anaemic even before they become pregnant and others become progressively anaemic during. Anemia is a global public health problem in both developing and developed countries.
Davidson 1958 tabulated the salient features of this socalled physiological state, comparingto determine the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending guidelines on routine iron supplementation for. Anemia remains a moderate to severe public health problem in 142 countries around the world, impinging on health and productivity stevens et al. The global nutrition report 2017, launched today at the global nutrition summit in milan, italy, highlights the need for an urgent and integrated response to global nutrition if we are to meet the. Anemia is defined as having a hemoglobin levels below the thresholds set for specific age groups by the world health organization who.
In 20, the government of india introduced national implementation of weekly iron and folic acid supplementation to approximately 120 million adolescent girls. This is much higher than the global prevalence of anemia. Impact and prevention of anemia the future generations depend on the health of women and educating them on the adverse effects of anemia is of utmost importance. Iron deficiency id is considered the leading cause of anemia globally. Most recently, global anemia prevalence was estimated at 29% in pregnant women, 38% in nonpregnant women, and 43% in children, with. Anemia is a global health problem affecting most developing countries. Prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Global anaemia prevalence and number of individuals affected. Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among. There is no metaanalysis on anemia during pregnancy in sudan. Prevalence, types and determinants of anemia among. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia, who vitamin and mineral. In countries where little meat is in the diet, iron deficiency anemia is 68 times more prevalent than in north america and europe.
Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women % from the world bank. It is believed that people who carry the sickle cell. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia and associated risk factors among children aged 114 years in an urban setting. Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings. Anaemia is a major public health problem with about two billion people being anaemia worldwide. This translates into an average annual rate of reduction of 2.
What is the global prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. Anaemia during pregnancy also increases the chances of foetal deaths, abnormalities, preterm and underweight babies. The study finding showed that the overall prevalence of anemia was 23. There are significant differences between pregnant and nonpregnant women. Anemia continues to be a highly prevalent global health concern. This document describes estimates of the prevalence of anaemia for the year 2011 in preschoolage children 659 months and women of reproductive age. Prevalence of anaemia and associated risk factors among. Poverty and malnutrition are the primary factors responsible for high rates of anemia.
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